affinitive

[ uh-fin-i-tiv ]

adjective

1. characterized by affinity; closely related or associated.

Other Words From

• nonaf·fini·tive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of affinitive¹

First recorded in 1645–55; affinit(y) + -ive

Example Sentences

She and I were very affinitive, but neither she nor her family had any special interest in psychology.

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